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debris

[duh-bree, dey-bree, deb-ree] / dəˈbri, ˈdeɪ bri, ˈdɛb ri /


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Debris landed on beaches and roadways in Turks and Caicos.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

"Debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State," Idris said, adding that no civilians were injured.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Debris as of July 8, damage as of Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Debris from more than 4,400 lots in Pacific Palisades was processed on site, including more than 10,000 felled trees, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Debris from the landslide also dammed two creeks, South Fork Castle Creek and Coldwater Creek, and created two new lakes: Castle Lake and Coldwater Lake.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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